Community News - 2015

10 of the coolest camping spots in Colorado that you must visit and Crested Butte is named first. Having spent a lot of time in the Crested Butte backcountry in the spring, summer and fall I can honestly say we have some of the best camping anywhere. Whether you...

A big bear is a draw for Crested Butte visitors here recently but he is not known for being a problem and probably won’t be in the future due to the stressful day he had. As for the bear, “The fact that a bear that big was spooked and...

Colorado ski towns tax income on the rise. Mt. Crested Butte and Crested Butte in the top 10 for increases over same period last year. It is evident we have many more people coming to town than we have in the past. Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) sales...

Colorado’s Best Hiking Trails and Alcohol Pairings Now this is something most everyone that has been to Crested Butte can relate to. Spending a beautiful summer day hiking the backcountry of Crested Butte and heading straight to a local watering hole after to celebrate. Having both hiked the Oh Be Joyful...

USFS Accepts CBMR’s Proposal for Expansion “Last week, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) received official notice that the U.S. Forest Service has accepted its proposal for a 500-acre expansion into Teocalli Drainage. The notice initiates an environmental review of the project through the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), which...

Lightning safety in Colorado’s high country is one of the most important things to be aware of while enjoying everything in Crested Butte has to offer. Whether you are hiking, climbing, mountain biking, backpacking or simply out for a stroll it’s extremely important to pay attention when a thunder storm...

Crested Butte and Artists Shaun Horne and Dawn Cohen were recently highlighted on Colorado’s own channel 2 as part of a special documentary on a Colorado Roadtrip: Unforgettable stories from southwest Colorado. Click here to view all of the videos from the special. Crested Butte, Shaun and Dawn are...

Here’s a great article on the top 6 easy Crested Butte hiking trails close to town. Hiking is one of the best activities to do while visiting as the Crested Butte area is known for it’s incredible vistas. Take some time out of your busy schedule to get in some...

The Crested Butte Collection ~ June 2015 Edition Town Tidbits The “Month of Festivals” has arrived in Crested Butte and with the help of an extremely wet spring the wildflowers are in full bloom and the mountain sides are a vibrant green. The streets are becoming packed as numerous tourists continue...